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Scripture… As We Live It #201

Posted by on Mar 25, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 4 comments

This is the 201st passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

Give to the one who begs from you as long as you know he’s not going to misuse your gift, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you as long as you know that she can repay you. (Matthew 5:42 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #200

Posted by on Mar 18, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 2 comments

This is the 200th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

But you are a chosen race many chosen races, a royal priesthood different royal priesthoods, a holy nation several holy nations, a people various peoples for his own possession, that you may proclaim argue with one another about who better understands the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #199

Posted by on Mar 11, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 2 comments

This is the 199th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

But you your ordained leaders have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all they have knowledge. (1 John 2:20 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #198

Posted by on Mar 4, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 2 comments

This is the 198th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer be a vocational pastor, he desires a noble task job. (1 Timothy 3:1 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #197

Posted by on Feb 26, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | Comments Off on Scripture… As We Live It #197

This is the 197th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

But all things should be done decently and in order according to the scheduled liturgy or what your leaders have set up in the bulletin. (1 Corinthians 14:40 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #196

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 1 comment

This is the 196th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.'” you shall read the Scriptures for that is the only way that God will speak to you.” (1 Samuel 3:8-9 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #195

Posted by on Feb 12, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | Comments Off on Scripture… As We Live It #195

This is the 195th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

(This re-mix was inspired by my friend Lew.)

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Pay a full-time minister to Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Pay a full-time minister to Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Pay a full-time minister to Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #194

Posted by on Feb 5, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 1 comment

This is the 194th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you, as long as you know how they are going to spend the money that you give them. You would not want to give money to someone who is just going to use the money to buy wine or strong drink. (Matthew 5:42 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #193

Posted by on Jan 29, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 2 comments

This is the 193rd passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

Let the elders who rule well who work full time for the church be considered worthy of double honor a good salary, especially those who labor in your teaching elder or senior pastor who is responsible for preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer He is a laborer who deserves his wages.” (1 Timothy 5:17-18 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)

Scripture… As We Live It #192

Posted by on Jan 22, 2012 in as we live it, scripture | 2 comments

This is the 192nd passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”

There came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink I need to leave, because it’s not wise for me to spend time alone with a woman who is not my wife.” (John 4:7 re-mix)

(Please read the first post for an explanation of this series.)